I think whatever works for the specific family. But I do love it when daddy's are very involved it's very important to kids whether they work or not. Sometimes I think my kids would rather daddy be home than me.

My husband couldn't handle it. While I am at the hospital with the new baby for his surgery, we already have reinforcements to take the kids very regularly to make sure he don't have them for more than 8 hours by himself. With my luck, I would come home to find them hanging by their ankles on bundgy cords outside our patio window.

My husband is currently a SAHD with me since he's unemployed right now. We've joked about him staying at home and me working....and it's kind of happened. I think sometimes life gives us the unexpected and we just have to go with the flow and make the best of it, even if it isn't what we planned.

Hi Leah Carlson,
Nice to make you're acquaintance and we are practically neighbors. I've never meet an figure skating coach, you must share more about your experience doing this type of work. You're baby is a sweet little one and I remember those days with my Lolita when she was that age. This weekend I will be making plans with a few moms in Bartlett to do a Christmas tea party. Stay warm.

I am Leah, a 26 year old first time mom. My daughter Holly was born March 9,2013. I am primarily a stay at home mom but also work part time as a Figure Skating Coach. My husband and I are enjoying life as new parents. SITE HOSTESS